Description The Santa Cruz H/13 Custom in Honduran Mahogany is a masterful expression of Richard Hoover’s lifelong dedication to the art of acoustic guitar building. Hoover, the visionary founder of Santa Cruz Guitar Company, has always pursued the perfect balance of tone, craftsmanship, and artistry. His work draws deeply from the tradition of golden era lutherie, while constantly innovating to unlock the fullest potential of fine tonewoods. The H/13 model is a shining example of this philosophy, blending the warmth and intimacy of a small-bodied guitar with the power and projection of a larger instrument. Constructed entirely of Honduran Mahogany for both the top and the back and sides, this guitar carries a rare tonal purity. Mahogany offers a dry, woody response with exceptional clarity, and when used for both top and body it creates a focused and articulate voice that is wonderfully balanced across the tonal spectrum. The 4-inch soundhole allows the guitar to breathe with extra volume and projection, while Adirondack bracing secured with hot hide glue ensures maximum resonance and vintage-inspired tonal character. The scalloped and tapered voicing further refines the response, delivering a guitar that is both responsive to a light touch and capable of remarkable dynamic range. Aesthetically, this H/13 Custom is simply stunning. Its body is adorned with a teardrop sunburst on the top, paired with a warm sunburst that flows seamlessly into the back, sides, and neck. Backlit tortoise binding gracefully outlines the body, fingerboard, and slotted headstock, creating a luminous frame against the deep sunburst hues. An ivoroid rosette complements the top beautifully, while the S29 purfling and zig-zag backstrip add a refined touch of detail. The headstock bears the ivoroid script logo, understated in its elegance, with no reference to the guitar company—a nod to timeless simplicity. Every detail of this guitar speaks to both artistry and function. The mahogany V-shaped neck profile offers a comfortable and traditional grip, while the ebony fingerboard and pyramid bridge provide durability and sleek contrast. Ebony bridge pins and end pin, each accented with mother-of-pearl dots, continue the theme of subtle sophistication. Gold Waverly tuners with ivoroid oval knobs ensure precise tuning while enhancing the vintage aesthetic of the slotted peghead. A tortoise H/13-shaped pickguard completes the look, adding a final note of character. With a 1 3/4-inch nut width, 2 3/16-inch bridge spacing, and a 25.375-inch scale length, the playability is versatile and welcoming to a wide range of styles. At just 3 pounds 11 ounces, the guitar is lightweight and resonant, making it a joy to hold and to play. Finished with Santa Cruz’s buffed neck and housed in its SCG-H13S case, this guitar is protected as carefully as it was built. The Santa Cruz H/13 Custom in Honduran Mahogany is more than an instrument. It is a reflection of Richard Hoover’s dedication to creating guitars that inspire, blending tonewood history, refined design, and meticulous handcrafting. This guitar offers not only a voice of exceptional clarity and warmth but also an experience that connects the player to the living legacy of one of the finest builders in the world. Other specifications include: Back/Side Wood - Honduran Mahogany Top Wood - Honduran Mahogany Soundhole - 4" Rosette - Ivoroid Top Bracing - Adirondack with Hot Hide Glue Top Voicing - Scalloped/Tapered Backstrip - S29 Body Binding - Backlit Tortoise Top Border - S29 Tail Strip/Wedge Tail Wedge - Match Binding Peghead Shape - Slotted (standard) Fingerboard Wood - Ebony Overlay Material - Backlit Tortoise Fingerboard Inlay - None Peghead Inlay - Ivoroid Script Logo (no guitar company) Fingerboard Binding - Backlit Tortoise Peghead Binding - Backlit Tortoise Neck Wood - Mahogany Neck Profile - V Neck (Standard) Nut Width - 1-3/4" Scale Length - 25.375" Heel Cap - Same as Binding Body Color - Sunburst Neck Color - Same as Back/Sides Top Color - Teardrop Sunburst Neck Finish - Buff Bridge Spacing - 2-3/16" Bridge Wood - Ebony Bridge Style - Pyramid Bridge Pins - Ebony with Mother of Pearl Dots End Pin - Ebony with Mother of Pearl Dot Pickguard Shape - H13 Pickguard Material - Tortoise Action - 3/2 Fret Wire - Standard Tuners (Slotted) - Waverly Gold w/ Ivoroid Oval Knobs (4066-G) Strings - SCGC Low-Tension Case - SCG-H13S 3 lbs 11 oz 1925 For more information about the Santa Cruz H/13, please contact us. Manufacturer Santa Cruz Body Style H/13 Actual Weight 3.11 Model H/13 Condition Brand New
